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PSYCHOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE SCQF L5

  • Start date:   August 2026
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 5
  • Course Type:   Full-time

PSYCHOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE SCQF L5

This course is for those who want to learn about competing views, perspectives, theories and evidence from Psychology, Criminology and Sociology.

Start date – August 2026
End date –  June 2027
SCQF Level - 5
Mode –  Full time
Duration: 1 Year

You will be introduced to ideas and explanations that give an understanding of why people behave in the way they do and how social institutions influence people in society.

This course is designed to support learners to gain knowledge and experience of the Social Sciences. Learners will have the opportunity to participate in our flagship Justice Conference and gain essential research skills for studying Social Sciences.

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    What this course includes

    • Psychology
    • Criminology
    • Sociology
    • Maths
    • Communication skills (reading and writing)
    • Personal development skills

Why choose this course

This course may prepare you for studies at SCQF Level 6 and will also give you transferable skills for employment.

Entry requirements

  • Four National 4 qualifications including English and Maths (minimum Level 3)
  • Supporting statement
  • Successful interview

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course. 

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    Where it leads

    Employment: It will give you a range of transferable skills that will be desirable to employers. 

    Education: Social Science Level 6 or other relevant NQ higher-level courses within West Lothian College.

Selection Process

Learn more about the Selection Process for Social Science at West Lothian College – click here for full details and next steps.

Fees, finance and funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more

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